whip|pet

whip|pet
whip|pet «HWIHP iht», noun.
1. a small, very swift dog that looks somewhat like a small greyhound, often used in racing.
2. Also, whippet tank. a small, relatively fast, lightly armored tank developed and used in World War I.
3. Obsolete. a nimble, diminutive person.
[< whip + -et]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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